Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thankful

As I look back on the past year I find once again that I have plenty to be thankful for every day. This day brings the opportunity to step back and really appreciate the little things in life we take for granted.

I'm thankful for the gift of life and for God granting me the parents he did.I'm thankful for a happy childhood provided by my parents.I'm thankful for them working hard to provide for their family and urging us to always do the best we could.I'm thankful they never berated us-but instead instilled good morals and confidence in us.I'm thankful they didn't take my back talk serious-but instead chalked it up to the teenage years.I'm thankful for the sperm donor (that's all I got) who along with me gave the gift of life to my children.I'm thankful for the memories I have of them growing up.I'm thankful they still keep me busy.I'm thankful I was able to (with help at times) provide them with a good and safe home.I'm thankful for my fathers nudge and pep talks about life.I'm forever thankful for their help when things were low.I'm thankful for my husband of 27 years. He gets on my nerves at times but I thank God every night for bringing him in to my life.I'm thankful my husband has been an excellent role model for my children and has raised them as his own.I'm thankful for 4 beautiful Grandchildren. Each one, in their own little ways have brought joy to my life. I'm thankful for the smiles, the tears, the long talks, ball games, silliness at Grandmas house, the stories, the tons of laughter, the pictures that hang on my fridge, the cards they make me, and the excitement on their faces when they have a story.I am thankful that we both get up in the morning and have jobs to go to, a roof over our heads and no creditors banging down our doors.I'm thankful my mother in law is feisty and strong enough to still be here with us, and for the funny stories she's told me on our long visits.I'm thankful for my friends. Each and every one of them have brought joy to my life in some way. Every single one of them is special to me.I'm thankful for my siblings and fortunate enough to share many memories-happy or sad with them. I couldn't have asked for better sibs.I'm thankful for the memories of have of David. I'm certain that 3 years later not a day goes by that I don't think of him in some way. I'm thankful for our health and that I still wake up every morning.I'm thankful that my older brother married the best friend I could ask for and along with her came her wonderful family as well. Really, really thankful.

Oh and the list could go on and on-In general I am a very thankful person for the gift of life.